The president of Egypt , Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, recently relayed that his tenure will not be marred by any unconstitutional decision to extend his rule.
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has pledged not to extend his rule unconstitutionally and will step down when his mandate ends in 2030.
- Sisi affirmed during a military academy ceremony that the country's constitution would remain untouched and that the military's role is to protect democratic principles.
- He assured that new leadership is being prepared through Egypt's military academy to ensure the state remains strong and capable.
- Sisi's tenure has been marked by major infrastructure projects, a push for national security, and significant investment in military modernization.
The Egyptian president made this known on Saturday, during a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy in the New Administrative Capital.
During the event, the president of the nation, widely acknowledged as possessing Africa’s most powerful military, stated that the constitution would remain inviolate, confirming his intention to step down at the conclusion of his mandate in 2030.
Furthermore, he underscored that the constitution delineates the mandate of the armed forces in safeguarding the constitutional order, democratic principles, and foundational pillars of the state.
"I will not leave the Egyptian state until it is brimming with its own people capable of shouldering responsibility," the president said, assuring that a new generation of leadership is presently being cultivated via the military academy.
He emphasized that the constitution "will not be touched" and that he remains committed to preventing any violations of democratic norms, as seen on Yeni Safak.
Current president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s journey to Egypt’s presidency began in the military, long before he became one of Africa’s most powerful political figures.
After graduating from Egypt’s Military Academy in 1977, he climbed the army ranks, eventually becoming director of military intelligence in 2010. His big political break came in August 2012, when then-President Mohamed Morsi appointed him defence minister.
But their partnership did not last. In July 2013, following mass protests against Morsi, el-Sisi led the military’s intervention that removed the president from power, triggering a turbulent political transition.
El-Sisi resigned as defence minister in March 2014 to contest the presidency.
He won the election that May and was sworn in on June 8, beginning a political era that has since been defined by ambitious infrastructure projects, tighter political control and controversy over civil liberties.
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Since becoming president, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has pursued an ambitious vision of a stronger, modernised Egypt, built around national security, political stability, a powerful state and large-scale infrastructure development.
His flagship projects include the New Administrative Capital, a multibillion-dollar city east of Cairo designed to ease pressure on the crowded capital, and the expansion of the Suez Canal.
His government has also invested heavily in roads, housing, energy and military modernisation.
At the heart of el-Sisi’s ruling philosophy is the belief that stability, discipline and strong central leadership are essential to national progress.
However, his leadership is not without controversies, as several human rights organisations have criticised restrictions on political opposition, media freedom and civil liberties.
Meanwhile, during his tenure, the North African country faced mounting debt, currency devaluation and rising living costs, raising questions about the economic returns from its expensive mega-projects.